Iraqi ‘shoe thrower’ runs for parliament

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Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi became instantly famous — and served time in prison — for throwing his shoes at US President George W. Bush back in 2008. Now, he’s running for parliament. Host Marco Werman talks to LA Times correspondent Nabih Bulos about al-Zaidi’s campaign.

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